Beginning with AI Genealogy: Getting Started with Generative Artificial Intelligence in 2025

This class serves as a basic introduction to the use of generative artificial intelligence, especially large language models, for family history and genealogical work. Many folks desire to start using artificial intelligence to further their work, but do not know what to expect, how to get started, or what tools to use. This class will get users up-to-speed on getting started with AI Genealogy in 2025: what tools to use, what reasonable expectation to have, what skills to develop. After this class, students will understand how newcomers can get started using generative AI, especially large language models such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity.